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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken: A Zesty Family Delight

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is a zesty and flavorful dish that delights the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Dark Meat Chicken (drumsticks and thighs) trim excess fat
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt adjust to taste
For the Marinade
  • 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika substitute regular paprika if needed
  • 2 tbsp Montreal Chicken Seasoning swap with favorite chicken seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Butter can use ghee or olive oil
  • 1 medium Red Onion yellow or white onion works as substitutes
  • 1/4 cup Flat Leaf Parsley omit or use regular parsley if needed
  • 3 cloves Garlic can use garlic powder as a substitute
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder flavor
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock use vegetable stock or water if needed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice always opt for fresh when available
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese swap with nutritional yeast for dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream replace with non-dairy cream or omit if lighter version is preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped red onion, fresh lemon juice, smoked paprika, Montreal chicken seasoning, and chicken stock. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Place dark meat chicken pieces in a baking dish and pour half of the marinade over the chicken.
  4. Pour the remaining marinade over the top and sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken.
  5. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour and 45 minutes or until skin is golden brown and juices run clear.
  6. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with sides like rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.

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